Central Florida Health and Wellness Magazine Health and Wellness Articles of the Villages
Obesity, a condition linked to heart disease and diabetes, now appears to be associated with another health problem, but one that affects men only — low testosterone levels. In a study conducted by the University at Buffalo endocrinologists, researchers discovered that about 40% of obese participants had lower-than-normal testosterone levels. …
Read More »All About Today's Hearing Aids
Technology and consumer electronics are transforming people’s lives, adding ease and enjoyment to daily living. The same is true for hearing aid technology. In the past few years, research and development have enabled a technological transformation in the hearing aid marketplace. These advances in hearing aids are making a significant …
Read More »Man Up: Know Your Risk and Prevent Heart Disease
The list of the biggest health threats for men is surprisingly short: heart disease, cancer, accidents, chronic lower respiratory disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and suicide. One thing each of these threats have in common in that prevention pays off. It is no surprise that heart disease tops this list …
Read More »10 Ways to Make Dad’s Day
Celebrate your own father and the father of your children this Father’s Day. Make Dad the center of attention for a change. Here are some ways that you and your kids can make Dad’s day! 1. Before Father’s Day, sit down and write a note to your husband, telling him …
Read More »Keeping Your Cholesterol Levels in Check
Has your doctor advised you to reduce your cholesterol level? That is no surprise considering how many people have high cholesterol these days. It seems that everyone is concerned about high cholesterol, and rightfully so. High cholesterol can cause clogged blood vessels, leading to heart attack and stroke. According to …
Read More »Keeping Summer Safe From basic first aid to family emergencies
By Lindsay Crocker, Family Nurse Practitioner Summer fun is just around the corner: sun, sports, pools, playgrounds and other outdoor activities abound. It’s no surprise to any parent that the summer season is also the busiest for your local emergency room. Knowing what to do when an emergency arises, when …
Read More »Is Your Swing Hurting Your Back or is Your Back Hurting Your Swing?
By Daniel Taylor DC – It’s a beautiful Sunday afternoon on the golf course; the greens are freshly cut and the sun shining. You drive up to the tee box for the first shot of the day. You bend over to put the tee in the ground and out of …
Read More »Sunburn: What is it and How to Avoid it
What is a sunburn? A sunburn is an injury to the skin due to UV radiation from the sun. UV light is a combination of different types of radiation. There are two types of UV radiation most responsible for sunburn. UVA rays cause aging. This is invisible damage, and after …
Read More »What we should know about Zika virus?
By Jennifer Toro-Galarza, M.D. Internal Medicine – Munroe Regional Medical Center Zika virus is a mosquito-borne disease that was first documented in a human in 1952. Nowadays the virus has made its way to the Caribbean, South America and now has arrived to the United States. In order for us to …
Read More »DON’T LIVE IN VEIN!!!!
By Tom Tran PA-C, MPAs, NCCPA Surgery Board Certified – Varicose veins and vein disease affect over 40% of women and 25% of men in the United States. More then 1 million people will undergo vein treatment in a years time. Cause of Varicose Veins and Vein Disease The cause …
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